46 sentences define StressStrain Concentration Factors why d

4-6 sentences (define Stress/Strain Concentration Factors, why do they occur, state the objective of this lab)

Solution

Stress/strain concentration factor is defined as the ratio of the highest stress/strain in the element to the reference stress/strain.

It is dimension less factor.

It tess how concentrated the stress/strain in a material. ( As stress is non uniform across the cross section)